Veteran services at Baskerville Funeral Homes
For veterans in Wilmington, IL, Baskerville Funeral Homes coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include chapel and reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,150 for basic burial and $2,150 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, veterans services, graveside service, memorial service, and flameless cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Baskerville Funeral Homes: direct cremation from $2,150. That places direct cremation roughly 14% below the Illinois median ($2,495). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in IL, about 6 miles from Baskerville Funeral Homes. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
We list about 1,192 funeral homes in Illinois. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Baskerville Funeral Homes cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,150. Eligible veterans can offset these costs with a VA burial allowance, and burial in a VA national cemetery is provided at no charge.
Where is Baskerville Funeral Homes located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Baskerville Funeral Homes is located at 700 East Kahler Rd. in Wilmington, IL. You can reach the home at (815) 476-2181. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Baskerville Funeral Homes offer veteran families?
Baskerville Funeral Homes provides traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veterans services, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Baskerville Funeral Homes help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Baskerville Funeral Homes mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Baskerville Funeral Homes accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist families, among others.
What sets Baskerville Funeral Homes apart
- Flameless Cremation (AquaGreen Dispositions)
- Grief Companion Therapy Dog (Katie, certified in 2019)
- National Funeral Directors Association Pursuit of Excellence Eagle Award (since 2007 for Reeves, annually since 2011 for Baskerville)
- NFDA's Best of the Best Award (2024)
- Illinois Award of Funeral Service Distinction
- Certified Prearrangement Consultants, Certified Funeral Celebrants, Certified Crematory Operators on staff
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Flameless Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Illinois Funeral Directors Association
- · Will-Grundy County Funeral Service Association
- · Grundy County Chamber of Commerce
- · Wilmington Chamber of Commerce
- · Wilmington Downtown Merchants Association
- · Morris Hospital Foundation
- · Lightways Hospice and Palliative Care
Specialties
- · Flameless Cremation
- · Aqua Cremation
- · Veterans Services
- · Grief Companion Therapy Dog
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, Various Christian denominations.
How to request military funeral honors
By law (10 U.S.C. § 1491), an eligible veteran's funeral can include, on request, an honors detail of at least two service members who fold and present the U.S. flag to the family and play Taps. The funeral director usually makes the request and will need the veteran's DD214 or other discharge papers.
VA suggests asking at least 48 to 72 hours before the service. More on what honors include and how to request them.